Blackout by Simon Scarrow

Blackout

Simon Scarrow

424 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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As Germany goes to war, the Nazis tighten their terrifying grip. Paranoia in the capital is intensified by a rigidly enforced blackout that plunges the city into oppressive darkness every night, as the bleak winter sun sets. When a young woman is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 76%
tense 76%
adventurous 33%
challenging 23%
sad 20%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 41% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.96

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